FOOD EVENTS COOK ONCE, EAT ALL WEEK: Learn about menu planning, get tips for storing and freezing food and more. 6-9 p.m. Tue. $55. Call to register. Cooks of Crocus Hill St. Paul, 877 Grand Av. 651-228-1333. www.cooksofcrocushill.com. SPRING IN ROMA: Chef John Occhiato of D'Amico Cucina demonstrates how to make Roman-styled dishes, including herb-roasted asparagus; ravioli with homemade ricotta, peas and mint; braised lamb shoulder, and ricotta cheesecake. Wine will be served. 6-9 p.m. April 3. $75. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com. SATURDAYS IN THE KITCHEN: CHOCOLATE LOVERS: Learn how to make chocolate flowers, truffles and souffle. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. April 4. $30-$40. Registration required. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. www.arboretum.umn.edu. GUATEMALAN SEAFOOD CLASSICS: Learn how to make tapado, ceviche de camaron and other dishes. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. April 6. $50. Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-872-4041. www.cookparty.com. THE WORLD OF CHEESE: Sample 10 cheeses from around the world, learn about types, textures, flavors, which rinds are edible and how to store cheeses at home. Served with red and white wines. 7-9 p.m. April 6. $40. Sponsored by Surdyk's. Elsie's, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com. RAGHAVAN IYER: Taste recipes from his book "660 Curries." 7-8:30 p.m. April 14. Barnes and Noble, 2100 N. Snelling Av., Roseville. 651-639-9256.
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